Sweden will send a Patriot air defense system to support Poland’s security on NATO’s eastern flank. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced the deployment decision.
Kristersson made the announcement at a press conference in Oslo attended by Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard, Defense Minister Pal Jonson and Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer.
Patriot system set to arrive in Rzeszów in December
The Swedish prime minister said the defense assistance was scheduled to arrive at Rzeszów Airport in Poland in December. The assistance is also expected to include the deployment of 100 Swedish troops to the region.

Sweden announces sanctions package against Russia
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said Russia was trying to halt support for Ukraine. Stenergard argued that Moscow aimed to create division and fear.
Stenergard also announced that Sweden had put into effect its most comprehensive sanctions package against Russia to date.